Hannah Merrell, LPC-MHSP
Hannah’s Approach to Therapy
Hannah takes a holistic approach to counseling and believes that it is important to address all areas of an individual’s life. By addressing your complete well-being, therapy can assist you not only with your mental health but also with enhancing your overall quality of life. A deeper understanding of your mind, body, and spirit can lead to greater self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-acceptance.
Hannah is currently working on her certified eating disorder specialization (CEDS) and her passion is to treat, raise awareness about, and dismantle the stigma surrounding eating disorders and body image issues. She believes all people and bodies are worthy and valuable. Hannah understands that disordered eating and body-related issues are unique. She will work with you to cater treatment to you and your individual needs. Hannah treats clients through a compassionate, Health at Every Size (HAES) informed, client-centered approach.
Education
Regent University, VA – MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Specialty Training/Certifications
CEDS (In progress)
R.O. DBT Level 1 & 2 Trained
S.A.F.E. EMDR Trained
Specialty Areas
- Eating Disorders
- Body Image
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness-Based Techniques
More about Hannah
Hobbies/Interests
When Hannah is not in the office, she loves being around her friends and family. Hannah enjoys exploring new places whether that is within her community or traveling somewhere she’s never been.
Favorite Resources
The Body is Not an Apology, by Sonya Renee Taylor
Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, and Just Plain Fail to Understand about Weight
By: Linda Bacon, Lindo Bacon, and Lucy Aphramor
CBT Thought Diary app
Headspace app
